About Us
History:
Pinecrest Retreat was established in 1961 by General Dynamics Corporation - Convair (an American aircraft manufacturing company) as a place for their employees to recreate. Back in the Pinecrest’s hayday, there was a waiting list for annual spots and an occupancy of 400 site holders. By 1994 General Dynamics sold the Convair Division and Pinecrest was sold into private ownership. The vintage vibe of Pinecrest Retreat originated around the old-time trailers left behind from 1961. Our mission today is to connect people with nature, community and the classic American travel-trailers.
Jill and Wilson Riggs: Park Directors (daughter and son in law to Frank and Kathleen). Jill and Wilson have always enjoyed the great outdoors. Wilson previously guided in the Sierra Nevadas and has hiked the John Muir Trail 13 times. Jill is an avid gardener and runner. They met in 2010 doing outdoor education in the Sierra Buttes. They began managing Pinecrest Retreat in 2013 and in 2020 they welcomed their son, Frank. You can see Wilson most days at Pinecrest with a tool in his hand. Jill is the on-site go-to representative and the voice behind every email or call. They both ensure that the facilities are up to snuff and running smoothly.
Kathleen Rosenow and husband Frank Spevacek: Visionaries. Kathleen and Frank purchased Pinecrest in 2005 with the intent of nurturing the land and its facilities back to good health (a portion of the 85 acres was burned in the 2003 Cedar Fire). It has been a journey of steps forward and backward but much has been accomplished. Kathleen and Frank retired from careers as a community improvement advocates and now devote more energy to traveling, grand-parenting and construction projects. They continue to be involved as investors and advisors on projects at Pinecrest Retreat. You can see them wandering Pinecrest from time-to-time enjoying family and friends.
